Pros:
My 13U son is 5'6" 105 pounds, hits for both power /contact depending on the count. He is transitioning to -3, so I bought this for batting practice thinking he wouldn't be able to swing it during a game. He got this COMBAT bat and he is crushing the ball. The bat is well balanced, and feels only slightly heavier than his -8. Huge barrel (bigger than the XL1) and no sting at all. The graphics are nice and the bat looks great. This is his new game bat and he is really excited about the -5. We tried the XL1 and the Mako Torque during a demo session, and you can feel the XL1 is less balanced than the COMBAT and the Torque doesn't have as much pop. The Lizard skin is great, we tried both bare handed and with gloves and did pretty well. Finally, as a composite bat, the COMBAT needs to be broken in. The pop out of the wrapper was good enough, and after 250 hits, it frankly doesn't seem to improve much. Not sure if it needs more break-in, but we love it just the way it is.Cons:The yellow grip gets dirty (but it can be cleaned). We took it out and replaced with a similar Lizard skins black grip. The bat looks even better with the black rather than with the yellow grip.

Pros:
great bat with good pop and very well balanced for those adjusting from drop -10 to drop -5.Cons:Lizard skin bat tape, this is only for those do not use batting gloves. it is so tacky that it rips your batting gloves very quick.

How does the 2015 COMBAT Portent compare to the 2014 version? Has anything changed?

Asked by FP302 on
Aug 25, 2014

Aside from the addition of the Lizard Skin Grip and a new color scheme, COMBAT has not indicated they made any other changes to the design of the 2015 COMBAT Portent G3 Senior League Baseball Bat w/ Lizard Skin Grip (PG3SL105) from the 2014 model. Both are well-balanced, offer large sweet spots, and have a seamless one-piece composite design.

MacExpert ·Aug 25, 2014

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My son is going to play 14U which requires a -5 bat in most tournaments, but for Triple Crown it requires a -3. He's 5'4" and 125 lbs. He has previously used a -8 portent this year (30/22). Do you recommend staying with 30" or going to 31" in -5 and -3? I don't see many bats in a 30", -3 of any brand.

Asked by JDS on
Jul 20, 2014

Based on his height and weight, it seems like a 31" will be able to fit him just fine. Therefore, I would suggest using a 31" in both models, so that it will be a smoother transition. This size also helps give him a little bit more of a variety in searching for possible bat options. If you are currently looking at the 2015 COMBAT Portent G3 Senior League Baseball Bat: (PG3SL105), this is an excellent choice, and will be top of the line in performance.

MerrittExpert ·Jul 20, 2014

93503

on the -5 black and yellow 32/27, does it have a black or yellow grip?

Product Description

New for 2015! For those players that love COMBAT - you will not be disappointed in the all new Portent G3 senior league baseball bat. For those of you that have never experienced the COMBAT difference, here is what you can expect: a swing weight that is right on point, a sweet spot that's almost not even fair, and zero sting/vibration. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. It all starts with COMBAT's exclusive Precision Molding and Seamless construction technologies! A combination that leads to the largest sweet spot of any senior league one-piece bat on the market. The 100% composite, one-piece Portent utilizes COMBAT's single wall construction with variable stiffness profile. This profile allows for optimum barrel compression on contact, maximizing performance every at-bat. Rest assured, the Portent G3 provides the ultimate "feel" on impact, connecting the player's hands with the energy of the ball exploding off the bat. Plus, the new Portent G3 features the Ultra-Premium Lizard Skins grip! This high-end senior league bat is best for the player with strong swing speed that hits for power and requires more stiffness through the handle to help control the ball as it makes contact with the barrel. COMBAT: For Players, By Players! The Portent features the USSSA 1.15 BPF Stamp. It is backed by a Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty. Free Shipping!

About COMBAT

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A product of the CE Composites brand, COMBAT entered the baseball and softball worlds in 2004. Since that point, the company has emerged as the fastest growing brand within the industries. Their bats have set a higher standard in all leagues and age ranges.
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